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Below are all the recent Outdoor Oklahoma Journals along with a search option to find a journal related to your subject of interest.
Summer Adaptations: Wildlife Are Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot
On top of their everyday survival challenges, Oklahoma’s wildlife are often subjected to grueling hot temperatures and drought conditions. We share our favorite summer adaptations that dragonflies, birds, lizards, snakes, and even squirrels use to deal with scorching conditions.
Red River Carp Stakeout
Invasive carp, including silver or “jumping” carp, have become an ecological horror story in the United States, consuming river-loads of plankton and other foods and, in some states, outcompeting native fish communities. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is monitoring the Red River downstream of Denison Dam to learn more about adult invasive carp movements and conducting early detection sampling for carp larvae. So far, larval invasive carp have not been documented in this river system.
Hunter Education: A Key Step to Hunting in Oklahoma
Now is the time to sign up for a free Hunter Education clinic from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife conservation, and there's sure to be one near you soon.
Deer Management Starts Now
One aspect of deer management that many people overlook is summer habitat. Everyone is so focused on fall forage and food plots that this easily achievable improvement is, many times, the last on someone's list.
Tips for Dove Hunting on ODWC Public Hunting Lands
Plan a successful Oklahoma dove hunt with tips on public hunting lands, top Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), dove species, hunting regulations, and expert advice from the ODWC.
New Book Explores Oklahoma’s Natural World
“A Naturalist’s Guide to Oklahoma” can be your trail guide for learning about common and rare plants and animals, recognizing habitats, and understanding natural histories. Reading this book is like taking a friendly hike with the author and getting a personal tour of Oklahoma.
Wild America
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’ve dug deep into field guides and reference books to find Oklahoma fish and wildlife that have a tie to our country’s history and heritage. From the red, white, and blue to those “officially” named in 1776, we’ve got dozens of wild America examples and trivia that are basically firecrackers for your brain.
Hooked on Reading: ODWC's Wild Summer Reading List
Whether you're looking for a tale of adventure, a guide to birds and fishing, inspiration for cooking wild game, or a story that celebrates the outdoors, ODWC employees have you covered. Find a comfy reading spot and explore some of our staff's favorite summer reads.
Route 66: Where Wild Things Are
Between photo ops, diner food, and getting your proverbial kicks, keep an eye out for a roadside attraction that can be seen along every mile of Route 66 — wildlife! The famous highway offers a windshield-level view of Oklahoma’s natural beauty and wildlife diversity.
Six Outdoor Ideas for Father's Day
Celebrate Father's Day outdoors! Take dad fishing, hit the shooting range, squirrel hunt, watch Outdoor Oklahoma together, take a hike or buy him something from the Outdoor Store. Have a memorable adventure together this Father's Day!